Cardinal Falls Series by E.J. Stoll

Fifteen years ago, I kissed my straight best friend. It’s not exactly a surprise when he tells me he doesn’t share my feelings, but it still hurts. Sure, some might have called it nothing more than a teenage crush, but I think I loved him. Luckily, moving five hundred miles away for college and many years has healed my broken heart. Mostly.When Colt walks back into my life, it feels like the ghost of lovers past has come to haunt me... moreFifteen years ago, I kissed my straight best friend. It’s not exactly a surprise when he tells me he doesn’t share my feelings, but it still hurts. Sure, some might have called it nothing more than a teenage crush, but I think I loved him. Luckily, moving five hundred miles away for college and many years has healed my broken heart. Mostly.When Colt walks back into my life, it feels like the ghost of lovers past has come to haunt me. It’s nice to have my friend back, especially since now that we can hang out without curfews and homework. I know we’ve both changed a lot, but somehow things feel the same.The problem? I think I’m falling for him all over again. Oh, and one more it turns out Colt is gay. less

What happens when one-time turns into every day? I learned my lesson about dating years ago. Since then, I’ve been perfectly happy hooking up with guys I find online or at a bar. It might not be romantic, but it works for me. Right up until my friends convinced me to try speed dating. The event was supposed to be a one-time thing, as was the hot guy I went home with after. Graham is the exact kind of guy I could fall for if I let myself do that kind of thing... moreWhat happens when one-time turns into every day? I learned my lesson about dating years ago. Since then, I’ve been perfectly happy hooking up with guys I find online or at a bar. It might not be romantic, but it works for me. Right up until my friends convinced me to try speed dating. The event was supposed to be a one-time thing, as was the hot guy I went home with after. Graham is the exact kind of guy I could fall for if I let myself do that kind of thing. He’s smart and caring, and, for some reason, he seems to genuinely like me. No matter how many times he flashes that winning smile at me, I’m sticking to my one-night-only policy. The problem? Graham keeps popping up in my life. Even worse, I think I’m starting to fall for him. This is book 2 in the Cardinal Falls series. Each book follows a different couple and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel. less

The most important things in my life are my family, friends, and work. That doesn’t leave much time for relationships or dating. I can be a bit ‘much’, but only because I care so much. That’s probably for the best since my past boyfriends all describe me as “controlling” and “bossy”. They’re not wrong either. That doesn’t stop me from staring at Frank, one of the guys working on my backyard remodel. It doesn’t stop at looking, either... moreThe most important things in my life are my family, friends, and work. That doesn’t leave much time for relationships or dating. I can be a bit ‘much’, but only because I care so much. That’s probably for the best since my past boyfriends all describe me as “controlling” and “bossy”. They’re not wrong either. That doesn’t stop me from staring at Frank, one of the guys working on my backyard remodel. It doesn’t stop at looking, either. He has me bringing him water and lunch, and even opening up my home for him to use as a safe space to study. The problem? I’m not sure whether he’s interested in dating me, especially once he finds out I’m a Daddy. less